Brazil faces Morocco in a Group C match of the 2026 World Cup, with the Brazilian squad missing Neymar and starting Igor Thiago over Endrick, according to reports from L’Équipe and 20 Minutes. The match features a Moroccan side starting Ayyoub Bouaddi as they attempt to upset the South American powerhouse.
- Event: 2026 World Cup, Group C
- Brazil Key Absence: Neymar
- Brazil Tactical Shift: Igor Thiago starts ahead of Endrick
- Morocco Key Starter: Ayyoub Bouaddi
- Notable Attendees: Paul Pogba and Marcelo
Who is starting for Brazil and Morocco?
The starting compositions for the clash show a preference for experienced physicality over youth in the Brazilian attack. According to L’Équipe, coach decisions favored Igor Thiago to start the match, leaving Endrick on the bench. On the Moroccan side, Ayyoub Bouaddi has been named in the starting lineup, as confirmed by the same source.
Why is the Brazilian squad altered?
Brazil enters the match without Neymar, according to 20 Minutes. This absence forces a tactical adjustment for the Seleção as they face a Moroccan team that 20 Minutes characterizes as a “surprising” opponent. While the squad lacks its primary playmaker, the presence of veteran figures remains visible; Foot Mercato reports that Marcelo and Paul Pogba are present for the event.
How is the match being accessed globally?
The Group C encounter is being tracked via live updates from Ouest-France. For international viewers, Le Point indicates that various television channels are providing coverage of the match for audiences outside the host region, including some free-to-air options.
